At the Center of Excellence in Material Science (CMS), we are dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in material innovation that address society’s most urgent needs. Established in 2014, CMS has grown into a leading research hub, focused on designing and developing advanced materials that transform the way we build, protect, and sustain.
Our research spans a wide spectrum—from nanocomposites and biopolymer membranes to thin-film coatings and energy-efficient materials—with applications in structural engineering, nuclear shielding, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and green packaging.
Through strong collaborations with academic institutions, industry leaders, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, we accelerate the journey from discovery to deployment. CMS is not just a center for scientific exploration; it is a catalyst for technology transfer, product development, and sustainable innovation, positioning itself as a national resource for advanced materials research and application.
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Research Focus
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Dr. N.R. Banapurmath (Director)
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Nanocomposites, Nanofluids, Advanced Materials, and Nano-combustion
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2
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Dr. A.M. Sajjan
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Membrane Technology, Battery, Super capacitors, separation and Packaging materials
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3
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Dr. Siddhalingeshwar I G.
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Hybrid metal matrix composites
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4
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Dr. K.S. Nivedhitha (Research Scientist)
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Hydrogen Storage Materials and Shape Memory Alloys
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5
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Dr. Adarsh Patil
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Metal matrix nanocomposites
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6
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R. Venkatesh
(Research Scientist)
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Thin film devices, Nanoparticle synthesis
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7
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Mantesh Choukimath
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Polymer nanocomposites
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8
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Shreeshail M.L.
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Thin films for tribological applications
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9
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Balachandra Halemani
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Shape memory alloys
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10
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Bipin S. Chikkatti
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Battery and Super capacitors
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11
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Dipankar Sharma
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Nano-composites for Biomedical applications
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12
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Sandhya Jalgar
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Smart nanocomposites
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13
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Rajendragowda
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Shape memory alloys
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14
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Sreedevi Patil
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Membranes for separation application
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15
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Vijaykumar N.
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3D Printed composites
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16
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Namrata Sinnur
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Organic materials for energy applications
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Sharada A. Kulkarni
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Membranes for food packaging
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